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Mashable received exclusive early access to the U.S. News list of top ranking national universities and national liberal arts colleges, which was released on Tuesday. The rankings take several factors into account, including tuition, acceptance rate,...

Fran Maier is the president and executive chair of TRUSTe, the leading online privacy solutions provider. She speaks widely on issues of online privacy and trust and is active in mentoring women in technology. She serves on a number of Internet and t...

For kids, back-to-school season is an exciting time of shiny pencil cases, brand new erasers, as-yet undented lunch boxes and freshly sharpened crayons. Although grown-ups don't always get to enjoy such treats, we say it's alright to spoil yourself a...

Dan Klamm is the Marketing & Communications coordinator at Syracuse University Career Services, where he leads social media engagement. Connect with him on Twitter @DanKlamm and @CareerSU. Hundreds of thousands of young people are heading off to coll...

How much screen time is appropriate for children? Should young kids be exposed to tech for any extended periods of time? The developmental debate has raged for decades, only to be reignited by the latest waves of iPads and social media. Dr. Larry Ros...

As you no doubt already know, June 19 is Father's Day. This year, why not send your dear old dad an ecard? More interactive than a traditional card, they're the eco-friendly alternative and -- let's face it -- darn handy if you've left it to the last...

Jim Aberman is founder and CEO of Jim Aberman Marketing Company and the father of Rich Aberman, entrepreneur and founder of WePay. You can read about young entrepreneurs starting new companies or raising millions of dollars in venture capital on a da...

The Internet didn't arrive for most of today's parents until after they had passed adolescence. Online behavior was something they were able to approach with the disposition of an adult (even if some chose not to). Their children, however, were born ...

Most smartphone-wielding mothers put their phones to work while they shop, according to a survey by mobile ad network Greystripe. In a survey of 239 mothers, whom Greystripe recruited using mobile banner ads in its network, 66% acknowledged that thei...

The second Sunday in May is when the United States, Canada and a great many other countries around the world honor their mothers, celebrate motherhood and thank moms for all they do. Since 2000 Google has marked the occasion every year with one of it...

Mother's Day is all about showing your mom how much you appreciate what she does for you. What better way to display your gratitude than by taking the time to make her something? Whether you're looking for simple craft ideas to create with your kids ...

Soren Gordhamer is the organizer of the Wisdom 2.0 Conferences. Along with their annual event, they are also holding a Wisdom 2.0 Youth Conference for parents and others focused on supporting young people in the digital age. You can follow him at @So...

This post reflects the opinions of the author and not necessarily those of Mashable as a publication. Josh Rose is the EVP, digital creative director of ad agency Deutsch LA, who, when time permits, moonlights as a photographer. Follow him on Twitter...

Rearing, I've heard, is a tough business. This is probably why Google returns more search results for websites on the topic than there are newborn babies in the United States -- and why many of those results are online communities of parents that exc...

The Education Tech Series is supported by Dell The Power To Do More, where you'll find perspectives, trends and stories that inspire Dell to create technology solutions that work harder for its customers so they can do and achieve more. It's not hard...

You don't have to head to the North Pole to hook up with Santa this year. There's a sackful of online options that will let your little ones connect with the Claus from the comfort of your own home. Whether you want to write to Santa online, receive ...

This post originally appeared on My Life Scoop, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about using social media and technology for a more connected life. If you're concerned about your child's online safety, you aren't unusual. Seventy-eight p...

This post originally appeared on My Life Scoop, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about using social media and technology for a more connected life. Knowing what gifts to buy teens can be a tough call -- after all, what was such a hit jus...

Charitable giving has changed a lot in the past few years and the social web has been a big factor in that change. Where we once put coins in a collection box, there are now a plethora of ways you can help make a difference online. One area of real g...

As more and more kids are toting iPhones and iPod touches, we thought we'd take a look at the child-friendly accessories that are now available for the new gadget-loving generation. We've found five fun products that will suit a wide age range of kid...

If you have young children on Facebook or MySpace, they shouldn't be -- at least legally. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) prevents websites from collecting personal information about children who are under the age of 13 without t...

Reporters from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times probably didn't expect to be joined by TechNewsKids, a blog run by 11-year-olds. Yet all three covered Apple's press conference this September. Benno Kass and Max Iger of TechNewsKids watc...

A year after seventh grade teacher Elizabeth Delmatoff started a pilot social media program in her Portland, Oregon classroom, 20% of students school-wide were completing extra assignments for no credit, grades had gone up more than 50%, and chronic ...

This Innovation Series is supported by Lexus. I live in a somewhat futuristic home. I have robots to help me with chores, computers to control my environment and entertainment, and a large and growing number of glowing screens that serve me an infini...

Noa Gafni is a social media consultant with a focus on women and Gen Y. She authors Webutantes, a blog about Internet trends impacting women. Location-based services (LBS) on mobile phones are engaging a growing market -- one that is expected to gene...

Congratulations, it's a Mac! If you want to ensure your offspring stay on the Apple side of the technology tracks, then start 'em young while they are still highly impressionable. We've scoured the web for Apple-themed baby bits and bobs that will ke...

Geoff Livingston co-founded Zoetica to focus on cause-related work, and released an award-winning book on new media Now is Gone in 2007. "In America alone, we spend $14.6B annually on Mother's Day for stuff that could just never say what's in our hea...

Jeana Lee Tahnk is a writer and high tech PR consultant who focuses on a variety of topics including, social media, family & parenting and health & well-being. She is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, MommyTrack'd and Examiner.com. You ca...

Jeana Lee Tahnk is a writer and high tech PR consultant who focuses on a variety of topics including, technology, social media, family & parenting and health & well-being. She is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, MommyTrack'd and Examiner...

Jeana Lee Tahnk is a high-tech PR consultant and writer who focuses on a variety of topics including, technology, social media, family & parenting and health & well-being. She is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, MommyTrack'd and Examiner...

Noa Gafni is a social media consultant with a focus on women and Gen Y. She authors Webutantes, a blog about Internet trends impacting women. Moms are one of the Internet’s most desirable groups. eMarketer estimates that there were 35.3 million US mo...

Jessica Smith is Chief Mom Advisor of MomForce.com and Chief Mom Officer for Wishpot.com. She chronicles her experiences as a mom and virtual executive at JessicaKnows.com. There's no mistaking it. Moms have an impact in the blogosphere. And a lucky ...

When baby needs to blog, and in this day and age it seem almost a life necessity with babies twittering from the cradle, where does mommy turn for a child and parent-friendly site for micro and macro baby publishing? We've put together a short list o...

Jessica Smith is Chief Mom Advisor of MomForce.com and Chief Mom Officer for Wishpot.com. She chronicles her experiences as a mom and virtual executive at JessicaKnows.com. Multi-tasking is something moms, especially those online, master pretty quick...

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